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2019 Map of Sweetwater Lake

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Sweetwater Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The White River National Forest dominates this landscape, where the waters of Sweetwater Creek feed into the prominent Sweetwater Lake. This high-altitude region of Garfield County is characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainage and glacial features, including the high summits of Turret Peak and Shingle Peak. The settlement pattern is sparse, reflecting the area's role as a center for summer grazing and forest management, anchored by the Sweetwater Cow Camp.

Old trails and access routes such as Harold's Trail, Picket Pin, and Ute Deep suggest a long history of movement through these mountains. Family names are preserved in landmarks like Johnny Meyers Lake, while the eastern reaches show the transition into the drainage of Riland Creek and Mason Creek. The presence of the Coburn Rim and Turret Creek Meadows illustrates the diverse topography between the high peaks and the lake basins.